Iris pigment epithelial cysts in acute lymphoblastic leukemia-a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iris cysts are classified as either primary or secondary, with further subcategorization based on the tissue of origin. The most common type is the primary iris pigment epithelial (IPE) cyst. We report a rare case of bilateral IPE cysts in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Case presentation

A 3-year-old male toddler initially presented with signs and symptoms of anemia. Multiple lymph nodes were palpable throughout the body, and hepatosplenomegaly was noted. An incidental finding of cystic lesions at the margins of both pupils prompted referral to the ophthalmology team. There was no family history of malignancy or similar eye conditions. Ophthalmic examination revealed IPE cysts in both eyes (BE). Fundus examination showed a dull macula, and tort

SUBMITTER: Chong KY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12535150 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature